Maverick

Linda and I had lunch at Maverick yesterday. We both had omelets with zucchini, leeks and goat cheese. I overdid it with the yummy hot sauce and sweated through most of the meal.


Linda ordered the doughnut holes, which were nearly identical to paczki -- a Polish dessert.

Divisadero and Haight

Have I mentioned lately how much I love this town?

Last night, Gin and I walked to Divisadero and Haight to buy a concert ticket from a guy I found on Craig's List. (Does that happen other places?) On our way back home, we encountered a man who had poured concrete for a new sidewalk square. As we passed, I said, "That looks tempting." He replied, "C'mon. Put her paw in there." I said, "Seriously?" He said, "Absolutely." So, I stuck Gin's left paw in the concrete, which was nearly dry. It ended up looking more like a smudge than a paw, but isn't it the sentiment that counts?

Margaret aka Gigantic Event Organizer

On Tuesday night, I attended Margaret's "Rock for Change" event. It was a rousing success. I can't wait to hear how much money she raised. Her photos are much better than mine, so check them out here.

Old Ship Saloon

I met Beth for drinks last night at the Old Ship Saloon, which is a nice, laid-back pub right across from my new office. The food was pretty good, too. Only downside? Fruit flies.

Cliff House

After an unsuccessful search for whales at Fort Funston, Jenny and I had lunch at the Cliff House. My Shrimp Louis Salad was so good, it hardly needed any of the extremely fat-laden dressing.

Lindsey

After Laura's annual garden party, which was lovely as always, I went to see Lindsey Buckingham at the Palace of Fine Arts. I feel a bit lame because I was unaware he was such a complete and utter guitar virtuoso! He's also a great singer-songwriter, as well as, sexy at nearly 60! Thanks to Tod for the tickets!

Alejandro

I first heard Alejandro Escovedo two years ago at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival. He rocked my world. So, I couldn't pass up the chance to see him at my favorite venue, Bimbo's. Turns out he used to live in SF and he played with a punk band called the Nuns who toured with the Sex Pistols. Who knew? And ... his niece is Sheila E. Cool.



Carrie Rodriguez and her kick-butt band opened. She reminded me a lot of Lucinda Williams.